YEARLY HIGH
0.6655 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.6033 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6484 BBD

2016 LTL to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LTL to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 0.6655. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 0.6033.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0622 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6430 to the December average rate of 0.6112, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6655 was down 4.72% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6984, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LTL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,327 BBD
2015 Average 3,310 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 3,016 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 311.06 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6664
0.6062
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL to BBD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.6545, compared to 0.6423 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0122 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6545
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6423

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0377 BBD (High: 0.6501 / Low: 0.6124). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 BBD (High: 0.6634 / Low: 0.6588).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0377
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0203 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0203

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.6605) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6747), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0142 (-2.10%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.6605
2015 Avg (May) 0.6747

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6472 0.6400 0.6430
February 0.6603 0.6423 0.6519
March 0.6615 0.6426 0.6527
April 0.6634 0.6588 0.6613
May 0.6655 0.6560 0.6605
June 0.6619 0.6470 0.6573
July 0.6516 0.6457 0.6485
August 0.6611 0.6491 0.6549
September 0.6608 0.6530 0.6576
October 0.6590 0.6429 0.6499
November 0.6501 0.6124 0.6316
December 0.6228 0.6033 0.6112